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Rural communities, most of them farmers, remain disconnected from essential services, education and economic opportunities that depend on reliable and affordable internet access. This was the message a delegation from four farmers’ unions delivered to the Communications Regulatory Authority of…
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Namibia’s business sector has welcomed president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ascension as the country’s first female president and the steps she has taken to structure her government executive. Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry acting chief executive Helena Mootseng has congratulated the…
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Namibia’s economy grew by 3.7% in 2024, exceeding expectations, with strong performances in the secondary and tertiary sectors offsetting a decline in primary industries. The Gross Domestic Groduct (GDP) rose from N$155 billion to N$157.4 billion – slightly higher than…
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The agriculture ministry has extended the deadline for farmers to register dams and boreholes to 31 October 2025. This eight-month extension was granted to farmers by former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein in a letter sent to the Namibia Agricultural Union…
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Namibia has a good chance of exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist through international technical assistance. European Union (EU) head of cooperation Federico Berna said this when he addressed a two-day workshop in Windhoek last week, titled ‘Turning…
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Namibians can no longer import or export dairy products, poultry, poultry meat and poultry meat products without a permit. This follows the implementation of the Livestock and Livestock Products Amendment Act, under which they have become controlled products. According to…
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Provisions of Namibia’s Whistleblower Protection Act may be too lenient and warrant revision. The act currently protects whistleblowers from retaliation or detrimental actions. Detrimental retaliation against whistleblowers is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to N$75 000…
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New vehicle sales registered a strong start to the year with commercial vehicles leading the overall new vehicle sales in February, with 606 units sold compared to 511 passenger vehicles. According to a report by IJG Securities, the 1 117…
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With new vehicle sales off to a strong start, Bank Windhoek celebrates the achievements of automotive salespeople and dealerships from 2023 to 2024. According to a statement issued by the bank’s spokesperson, Samuel Linyondi, the financial institution held the first…
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Trade between Namibia and Zambia grew by 48% in 2024, driven by the increased use of the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC) for exports and imports. This was announced by Haindongo Siyave, Namibia’s high commissioner to Zambia, during an information-sharing…
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Paratus Namibia Holdings continues its aggressive expansion, driving strong revenue growth but facing profitability challenges due to rising costs and investment-heavy strategies. The company realised N$327.3 million in revenue in an aggressive expansion strategy that delivered a 16.4% year-on-year (y/y)…
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The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) is strongly opposing the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower)’s request for a 17.44% increase in bulk electricity tariffs for the 2025/26 year, saying it will put unnecessary strain on its members. According to the union’s latest…
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